What factors empower general practitioners for early cancer diagnosis? A 20-country European Delphi Study.
Title | What factors empower general practitioners for early cancer diagnosis? A 20-country European Delphi Study. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2022 |
Authors | Tzanis, G., Harris M., Brekke M., Marzo-Castillejo M., Cifcili S. Serap, Wawrzynek W., Flamm M., Buono N., Márkus B., Zacay G., Skuja I., Adzic Z. Ozvacic, Iacob M., Asenova R., Petek D., Buczkowski K., Curtis P., Pilv-Toom L., Hoffman R., & Smyrnakis E. |
Journal | Prim Health Care Res Dev |
Volume | 23 |
Pagination | e76 |
Date Published | 2022 Nov 25 |
ISSN | 1477-1128 |
Keywords | Delphi Technique, Early Detection of Cancer, General Practitioners, Humans, Neoplasms, Secondary Care |
Abstract | BACKGROUND: Some symptoms are recognised as red flags for cancer, causing the General Practitioner (GP) to refer the patient for investigation without delay. However, many early symptoms of cancer are vague and unspecific, and in these cases, a delay in referral risks a diagnosis of cancer that is too late. Empowering GPs in their management of patients that may have cancer is likely to lead to more timely cancer diagnoses. |
DOI | 10.1017/S1463423622000652 |
Alternate Journal | Prim Health Care Res Dev |
PubMed ID | 36426593 |
PubMed Central ID | PMC9706379 |